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Sons do not need you. They are always out of your reach, Walking strange waters.

Phyllis McGinley

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Phyllis McGinley
Age: 72 †
Born: 1905
Born: March 21
Died: 1978
Died: February 22
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Oregon
Phyllis McGinley
Strange
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Waters
Always
Sons
Son
Reach
Walking

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